Inside NYC’s Special Needs Classrooms: Triumphs & Challenges with Tara | 217

Tara, a seasoned special needs teacher with 15 years of experience, offers an unparalleled insight into the daily triumphs, challenges, and raw moments of this profession. From the intricacies of teaching methods to the dynamics of parent-teacher relationships, Tara's journey reveals the dedication, empathy, and resilience required in this field. Whether you're considering a career in special education or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes of NYC's educational system, this episode promises a heartwarming, enlightening, and at times, heartbreaking journey. Newsletter sign up (new and exciting developments) https://learningwithlowell.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=08ed8a56013d8b3a3c01e27fc&id=6ecaa9189b Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UCzri06unR-lMXbl6s Over 321 books from 170 plus interviews over 5 years https://www.learningwithlowell.....com/over-321-books- https://youtu.be/uD0oGuRDBsc PODCAST INFO: The Learning With Lowell show is a series for the everyday mammal. In this show we’ll learn about leadership, science, and people building their change into the world. The goal is to dig deeply into people who most of us wouldn’t normally ever get to hear. The Host of the show – Lowell Thompson- is a lifelong autodidact, serial problem solver, and founder of startups. LINKS Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/....66eFLHQclKe5p3bMXsCT RSS: https://www.learningwithlowell.com/feed/podcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UCzri06unR-lMXbl6s Youtube clips: https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UC-B5x371AzTGgK-_q Website: https://www.learningwithlowell.com/ timestamps 00:00 Introducing / Teaser 01:30 Life as a special ed teacher 02:35 Love of the work and stress 04:00 Different ways to learn /teach 05:45 Attention spans 10:15 Focus and improving learning environment  13:20 Phases vs mile markers for teaching 16:40 Scaling her techniques, working with other teachers 19:55 Parent teacher relationships 24:50 Ways to stay in touch with your kids 26:30 Empathy to parents / story 27:45 Paying for things out of pocket 29:40 Taxes and funding for schools / specialized schools or classes 31:55 Socializing and benefit of mixed school classrooms  37:45 Benefit of socialization on learning 39:00 Teaching at other schools / training others 41:25 Observations / transferring knowledge with control issues 45:20 Special education and chopping block cuts  53:30 Supporting Tara’s work / Empathy for others 55:55 Collaborating with others 58:55 Parents changing over time / Millennial changes 01:02:10 Corporal punishment 01:05:15 Generational problems 01:06:30 Gender and specialization of kid rearing  01:09:55 Helping kids find their path 01:13:40 Pay for teachers and stress / burnout 01:16:55 Self care / mental health 01:19:45 Love your work / meditation 01:23:00 Book /  recommendations 01:25:00 Advice for potential teachers